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Earthquake jolts eastern Japan, no tsunami warning, NHK reports
ReutersMay 26, 20236:03 AM CDTUpdated an hour ago
TOKYO, May 26 (Reuters) - A strong earthquake shook eastern Japan on Friday evening, but there was no tsunami warning, according to public broadcaster NHK.
The temblor struck at 1003 GMT with a magnitude of 6.2, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency. It shook buildings in Tokyo as well as surrounding prefectures, but there were no immediate reports of major damage.
The epicentre was near Chiba prefecture, to the east of Tokyo, at a depth of 50 km (31 miles).
Footage from NHK showed buildings shaking near the Narita International Airport in Chiba. Airport authorities were checking for damage to its runways, NHK said.
East Japan Railway Co (9020.T) said it was suspending some train services in Chiba prefecture.
Earthquake jolts eastern Japan, no tsunami warning, NHK reports
A strong earthquake shook eastern Japan on Friday evening, but there was no tsunami warning, according to public broadcaster NHK.
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